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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Presidential Seal Lap Robe
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Presidential Seal Lap Robe

Artifact IDMO 1957.14
Object Type Robe, Lap
Maker
Supplier (American, founded 1902)
Dateca. 1941
Mediumfabric (wool, silk)
Dimensionsoverall H 51 in x W 69 1/2 in (129.5 cm x 176.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn automobile lap robe with the Seal of the President of the United States. The taupe colored, fulled wool blanket has machine stitched edges and the Presidential Seal embroidered in color in one corner. The reverse of the lap robe is lined with faux fur with a deep, silk cut pile. Attached to one corner of the reverse is the manufacturer's tag: [company emblems] Motor Robe / SUPPLIED BY / CADILLAC MOTOR CAR CO. / DETROIT, MICH.
Historical NoteThis presidential lap robe was used for outings in the White House's 16-cylinder Cadillac automobile, including Franklin D. Roosevelt's third inauguration which took place in Washington, DC on January 20, 1941.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the FDR Library by Felix Doran, Jr.
Credit LineGift of Felix Doran, Jr.
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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